The last few months have been some of the most life-changing I’ve ever experienced.

I’ve navigated challenges at work that left me emotionally drained and questioning my direction. And more heartbreakingly, I lost a parent — suddenly, and far too soon. Grief has a way of showing up like an unexpected wave, one moment you’re standing, and the next, you’re knocked off your feet.

In the midst of all of this, I’ve had to learn how to stand again. And strangely enough, I’ve found my footing in two things I used to roll my eyes at: journaling and meditation.

Yep. Me. The same girl who used to think meditation was all talk.

It’s not.

Meditation has become a quiet and powerful anchor for me. It’s helped me channel positive energy when I’ve been overwhelmed by conflict — not just in the workplace, but in my personal life too. Through guided meditations, I’ve learned how to stand up for myself with grace and strength. I’ve learned that boundaries can be loving. That silence can be healing. And that even in the middle of grief, you can find clarity.

There have been meditations that brought me to tears — helping me release old traumas I didn’t realize I was still holding. Sometimes all it takes is slowing down and letting go. And letting go is no small thing when you’re holding grief.

Journaling has been another essential part of my healing. I’ve poured out everything I’ve been feeling while dealing with the loss of my parent. The pain, the questions, the memories — all of it has had a place to land on paper. Some days I write paragraphs, other days it’s just a few raw sentences. But every time, I walk away feeling a little lighter.

If you’re struggling — whether with loss, burnout, or just the everyday weight of life — I want to share a few tools that have helped me cope, grow, and heal:

✨ Meditations That Have Carried Me Through:

• Welcoming Conflict: Helped me reframe conflict as an opportunity for growth rather than something to fear.
• Cultivating Inner Abundance: A reminder that I already hold so much within myself — even when the outside world feels lacking.
• The Hero’s Journey: Reframed my pain as part of a bigger story. One of resilience, courage, and purpose.
• Everything Happens For a Reason: In the quiet of this meditation, I found peace in surrendering control and trusting the path ahead.

🧘‍♀️ How I Meditate (Even When I’m Crying):

You don’t have to do it perfectly — in fact, that’s the whole point. Some days I lay down to meditate so I’m not worried about my posture or sitting up straight. Other times, I choose to sit when my body feels like it needs structure. Trust your body — it usually knows what you need more than your mind does.

Sometimes the tears come, and instead of pushing them away, I let them. That’s when the real healing happens.

---

📓 Journaling Through Grief:

I use a combination of the Insight Timer app (no affiliation, just love it!) and a journal/planner I created that includes reflection prompts and space for planning and grounding. Writing down my thoughts and feelings — even when they’re messy and contradictory — has helped me stay afloat. It’s given me permission to feel everything, without judgment.

💬 Let’s Talk:

I’d love to hear from you —
Have you tried meditating or journaling during hard seasons?
Are there specific meditations that have helped you grieve?
Any journal prompts or self-care rituals that have helped you feel more like yourself again?
Or do you have totally different suggestions that have worked for you?

Drop them in the comments or message me — let’s share our tools and grow together. 💛

---

📚 A Few More Resources to Explore:

• App: Insight Timer – free meditations, courses, and journal prompts.
• My Personal Journal/Planner: Stay tuned — I’ll be sharing more soon on how this tool has helped me combine structure with soul.

---

So if you’re in a season of struggle, please know this: you’re not alone, and healing doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic. Sometimes it’s sitting quietly with your journal. Sometimes it’s breathing deeply for two minutes before bed. Sometimes it’s just remembering you’ve survived every hard day up until now.

You’ve got this. And if journaling or meditation can offer even a sliver of peace, I hope you’ll give them a try.

With love,
Kenzie